The Matchday 5 fixture of the 2025/26 Europa League between Crvena Zvezda (Serbia) and FCSB (Romania) will take place on November 27 at the Rajko Mitić Stadium in Belgrade. Crvena Zvezda vs. FCSB: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Crvena Zvezda
In the previous round, the team secured a 1-0 home win over Lille. This victory was not only their first in the current Europa League campaign but also their first in the last five matches in this tournament (1 draw, 3 losses). Additionally, it ended Crvena Zvezda's 12-match streak of conceding goals in the Europa League. However, the Balkan side has scored in 8 of their last 9 games in this European competition. In the standings, Vladan Milojević's team is in 26th place with 4 points.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Crvena Zvezda's last 9 Europa League matches.
- At home, the club has not lost in 6 of their last 7 Europa League games (5 wins, 1 draw).
- Crvena Zvezda conceded exactly 1 goal in 5 of their last 6 home matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Crvena Zvezda (4-5-1)
Mateus – Sol Yeon Woo, Miloš Veljković, Franklin Tebo, Nair Tiknizyan – Rade Krunić, Nemanja Radonjić, Mirko Ivanić, Tomasz Hendel, Timi Elsnik – Marko Arnautović.
Forwards Xavi Babica and Vladimir Lučić are injured.
FCSB
The defeat in the previous round against Basel (1-3) marked the Romanian team's third consecutive loss in the Europa League, a streak not seen since the 2014/15 season. During this period, the club conceded at least two goals in every match. Moreover, FCSB has kept a clean sheet in only two of their last 10 games in this tournament. In the overall standings, Elias Charalambous' side is in 31st place, but they are only two points away from the playoff zone.
- At least three goals have been scored in 8 of FCSB's last 10 Europa League matches.
- In this tournament, the team has not lost in 6 of their last 8 away matches (4 wins, 2 draws).
- The club conceded in 6 of their last 7 away games in the Europa League.
Predicted lineup for FCSB (4-5-1)
Ștefan Târnovanu – Daniel Graovac, Siyabonga Ngezana, Risto Radunović, Alexandru Pantia – David Miculescu, Adrian Șut, Darius Olaru, Florin Tănase, Daniel Birligea – Mamadou Thiam.
Goalkeeper Ștefan Târnovanu will miss the match due to a suspension from the previous round. Defender Mihai Popescu is injured.
Referee
Jérôme Brisard (France)
Matches – 10 (International matches, 2024/25 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 44;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 40%.
Crvena Zvezda vs. FCSB: Match Prediction
All of Crvena Zvezda's points in the current Europa League campaign have been earned at home. On their own turf, Vladan Milojević's side drew with Celtic (1-1) and defeated Lille (1-0). Crvena Zvezda is traditionally strong at home, having not lost in 14 of their last 16 matches in this tournament (10 wins, 4 draws). With such a record, the team can expect to earn points against the Romanians, who come into the game on a three-match losing streak in the Europa League.
In the last round, the Serbs managed to contain the French team, but overall, Crvena Zvezda is not known for a reliable defense. Even at home, the club has conceded in 7 of their last 9 Europa League matches. FCSB, who have scored in 6 of their last 7 away games in this European competition, could take advantage of this, having scored at least twice in 4 matches during this period.
It is important to note that Elias Charalambous will not be able to rely on the suspended Ștefan Târnovanu. Without their main goalkeeper, FCSB has played 4 matches this season and conceded 9 goals. This factor will benefit the already regularly scoring Serbs.
Considering these factors, my prediction: Crvena Zvezda will not lose and Total over 2.5 goals
